U.K. based band Gallows have announced that they will be changing the venue of their December 5th tour date due to The Rockhouse venue in Derby closing down. The show will now take place at The Bell instead. All existing tickets will still be honored at the show. Gallows also has the following upcoming tour dates: More...

Gallows has issued the following announcement about an upcoming charity show:

"We are very proud to announce that Blackhole are confirmed as HEADLINE SUPPORT for Gallows on our special home coming charity event for Watford Peace Hospice. The band have just played the last night of their current headline tour to a packed out crowd at London's Bar Academy in support of their debut album 'Dead Hearts', which is out now.

"TCCF Promotions are holding a Charity Event at Watford Colosseum on Thursday 17th December 2009, Supporting Watford Peace Hospice Charity (registered charity number: 1002878). Headlining our stage will be GALLOWS, with support from BLACKHOLE, local Watford boys NONE THE LESS and SPY CATCHER. Our show will be open to 14 years +, with a 1700 capacity, tickets are on SALE NOW!!!

"Tickets are available online from this location. We aim to be raising a lot of money to donate to Watford Peace Hospice and with Gallows and Support lending their time to TCCF, we are positive to make this event a sell out! Please dig deep in to your pockets and come out to enjoy the fun!

"This promises to be an event to remember!!! The event is being hosted by BBC 3 Counties Radio and filmed by Samby Productions. Lots of on and off stage entertainment, plus raffle prizes and merch stools! More information to come….Keep your eyes peeled for more info!"

Gallows has issued the following announcement about playing a home town show:

"JUST ANNOUNCED... We'll be playing a special home town charity show on December 17th 2009 at Watford Colosseum. This is going to be an amazing night and the first show we've done in Watford for almost 3 years!

"Support comes from None The Less & Spycatcher with 1 more main support TBA. Find out more information and book your tickets right here."

Gallows has issued the following update about playing the Soundwave Festival 2010 in Australia:

"Gallows confirmed for Soundwave Festival in Australia 2010. We were totally gutted that we had to cancel our Australian tour dates this year but we're really happy to be able to announce that we will be playing at Soundwave Festival 2010.

"In February next year we'll be heading over to play this amazing festival:

Gallows has issued the following update about postponing their planned New Zealand and Australian tour dates to go on tour with AFI in the United States:

"With their tour on the verge of an imminent sell out, Gallows have announced that they will be postponing their upcoming Australian dates. The band were offered an unmissable opportunity to build on their already rabid following in the US with a national tour supporting AFI.

"Due to their unwavering commitment to their Australian fans Gallows were about to turn down the offer when a spot became available on Soundwave 2010. Gallows and their Australian promoters apologise for any inconvenience this has caused but they promise it will be worth the wait!

"Ticket holders in Sydney and Melbourne (18+ only) please hang on to your tickets as they will be valid for the Gallows Sidewave shows (with the added value of some extra special guests as well). Ticket holders in Brisbane and Adelaide can take their tickets back to the point of purchase for a full refund.

"We're so sorry to our friends in Australia and New Zealand for pulling out of this tour and from all the messages we've received we know there are a lot of you out there. We've been huge AFI fans since the beginning and we don't want to turn this opportunity down to later regret missing out on the chance to tour with one of our favourite bands. Hopefully this gives you time to learn the lyrics and scream your hearts out with us when we return next year."

Gallows has issued the following announcement about supporting acts for their upcoming tour dates:

"We can officially announce that we will be taking Trash Talk and Sharks out with us on the road in November. If you haven't checked out either of these bands before make sure you do. We're stoked to have them joining us. A reminder of all the show and ticket details are below."

The nominees for this years Kerrang! awards ceremony have been revealed. Perhaps the most likely to win at least one award this year will be Slipknot who have been nominated for no less than five awards this year.

Recently reunited alternative rock legends Faith No More has been confirmed as the latest band added to Italy's Rock In Idro festival which takes place between June 12th - 14th in the city of Milan. Other bands confirmed to perform are Limp Bizkit, Lacuna Coil, Bring Me The Horizon, Babyshambles, Gallows and Flogging Molly amongst others.

The bands (barring special guiests, to be announced) and initial routing for the 2009 Vans Warped Tour have been announced. The popular punk tour, which oftens features a number of hardcore and metalcore acts, is in its 15th year. Some of the notable heavier (relatively speaking, of course) bands on this year's lineup include the likes of Black Tide, Gallows, Chiodos, Saosin, Senses Fail, The Devil Wears Prada, Underoath, and more.

Additionally, this year the tour will feature one main stage in addition to the other stages, and bands will have 40 minutes to play instead of the shorter sets in past years.

Six preview tracks of Kerrang!'s tribute CD to Iron Maiden, entitled "Maiden Heaven" have been made available to listen to at the official Kerrang! website. You can check out samples of covers from Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed And Cambria, Trivium, Gallows and Machine Head here.

Gallows have posted an update from the studio, where they are working on a new release:

"So seeing as it feels like we released Orchestra Of Wolves back in the 19th century, we thought we'd give you a little update on what's happening with the new record.

"We've been writing for the last few weeks and have about a dozen tracks that we feel could go on the album so far. BUT... we also plan to write a whole load more before we begin recording so this album is going to be all Killer no Filler. We know a lot of bands say that but you can trust us when we say we mean it!

"Recording is scheduled to begin on September 1st with the producer GGGarth Richardson who's worked with legendary bands like Rage Against The Machine, Melvins and Red Hot Chili Peppers. We're really excited to begin recording and we hope to have the record released worldwide in February 2009. So it's a little while off yet but will be worth the wait!!

"Check back soon for more updates, we'll be posting regularly and putting up some video clips on our Youtube channel when recording starts."

Metallica has revealed that they recorded a cover of Iron Maiden's "Remember Tomorrow," off the band's self-titled debut album. Here's the update from Metallica'a MySpace blog:

"We were honored to be asked to participate in Kerrang's exclusive 'Maiden Heaven' tribute album... one of those super cool Kerrang! CD's that you can only get when you buy the mag. In this case, the issue (1219) goes on sale in the UK on July 16 and for those of you somewhere else, you can pick it up online at http://www.kerrang.com.

"We picked 'Remember Tomorrow' from Iron Maiden's self titled first album... it was basically the blueprint for songs like 'Fade to Black' and 'Sanitarium' and when we were jamming our way thru most of our favorite early Maiden songs, this one stood out and also came together somewhat effortlessly... we had a blast recording it at HQ in the middle of all the insanity of the last two weeks of finishing the new album back in May. Some of our other favorite bands recorded their own versions of Maiden songs too... Machine Head, Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed And Cambria, Dream Theater to name a few. There are more details in the current issue of Kerrang! or on their site... or check out the "official" press release here.

Earache Records report that Merseyside hardcore thrash merchants SSS have been confirmed as one of the support acts for the upcoming GALLOWS tour in February 2008.

The tour will see SSS rock into venues up and down the UK alongside FUCKED UP, SET YOUR GOALS and UK punks Gallows.

SSS frontman Foxy has spoken out about what to expect from the tour: "SSS is stoked to be on this tour. It will be explosive from the start. The bill is diverse and thats a good thing. Everyone will go home with a souvenir, be it a thick lip, chipped teeth or a black eye. SSS will flick the switch to unleash the beast."

After a storming set at London's Brixton Academy supporting US metallers KILLSWITCH ENGAGE last month, SSS will be sure to bring their own dose of energy, chaos and all out hardcore thrashing madness to the proceedings.